About Us
Perludem was founded by a group of ordinary citizens who believe that elections should result in a government that truly represents the people. For this reason, Perludem educates voters, monitors the conduct of elections, and advocates for policies that ensure fair and honest elections.





Our Activities
Perludem promotes the strengthening of democracy and the electoral process through evidence-based advocacy carried out through three main activities:
Research
Research and policy analysis to strengthen the electoral system and regulations.
Training
Capacity building for stakeholders and the public in the electoral process.
Monitoring
Independent oversight of the conduct and administration of elections.






Perludem asked the Constitutional Court to examine Article 201 paragraph (7), paragraph (8), and paragraph (9) of the Law on Regional Head Elections and give new meaning so that the simultaneous national elections will be held in March 2025 and the inauguration will be no later than July 2025.
Perludem Executive Director - Khoirunnisa Nur Agustyati was a speaker at the "Sustainable Democracy through Electoral Reform" session at the Asian Electoral Stakeholder Forum - VI held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from December 6-7, 2023.
The Association for Elections for Democracy (Perludem) received an award at the Gatra Awards 2023 "Appreciation for Work on Elements of Innovation, Transformation, Reform, Creation of Competitiveness, and Sustainable Development Towards Advanced Indonesia".
Perludem researcher Kahfi Adlan Hafiz conveyed in the trial of a lawsuit against Article 169 letter q of Law Number 7 Year 2017 concerning Elections, which discusses the minimum age limit for presidential and vice presidential candidates with the agenda of hearing the testimony of related parties.
Perludem conducted a judicial review hearing at the Constitutional Court regarding the requirements for former prisoners to run as candidates for DPD members. In its application, Perludem requested that candidates for DPD members for 2024-2029 should not be former corruptors or recidivists until they have completed 5 years out of prison.
Perludem conducted a judicial review of the Parliamentary Threshold to the Constitutional Court (MK). The article being tested is Article 414 of Law Number 7 Year 2017.
Judicial Review
A list of petitions for judicial review of laws filed by Perludem as the Petitioner or the Petitioner’s Representative before the Constitutional Court, along with their status and the outcomes of the rulings.
Research & Publications
Books, journals, policy papers, and other publications produced by Perludem to support the strengthening of democracy and the electoral system.
Perludem Opinion
The latest opinions and insights from Perludem staff on elections and democracy.
The Harsh Reality of Democracy
Habermas and Digital Democracy
How Should the Parliamentary Threshold Be Determined?
Media Highlights
Perludem’s views and stance on election and democracy issues in media coverage.
Perludem Podcast
A discussion on electoral and democratic issues hosted by Perludem featuring experts in their respective fields.
Other Perludem Platforms
A variety of digital platforms managed by Perludem to strengthen knowledge, research, and education on elections and democracy.
